A high-profile murder case throws two legal eagles, one a seasoned professional and the other an idealistic rookie, into the media spotlight. An actress charged with murder seeks the counsel of a celebrity attorney who knows that trials are ultimately won int he court of public opinion. To ensure his client's victory, he hatches a plan to put a young, inexperienced attorney on the line and save his client's neck. Seduced by the swirl of public opinion, the front soon finds himself pursued by a relentless tabloid reporter, forcing him to decide whether achieving his end is worth the sacrifice.